President Barack Obama says he's pledging all needed federal assistance in responding to a weekend shooting rampage in western Michigan. He says the area was "terrorized by gun violence" and families are shattered. (Associated Press)

North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department to defend House Bill 2, a law that bans individuals from using public bathrooms that do not correspond with their biological sex, according to a court document. (CNN)

Home Depot Worker's 'America was Never Great' Hat Sparks Social Media Rage

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Krystal Lake of St. George, Staten Island, tells us why she wore a custom-made hat during her shift at Home Depot, reading 'America was never great' which has sparked a social media outrage nationwide. Video by Amanda Steen. (Staten Island Advance)

The investigation into a murder-suicide on the UCLA campus took a more sinister turn Thursday when police announced they suspected the shooter earlier killed a woman in Minnesota then drove to Los Angeles to confront a professor. (Associated Press)

Top Talkers: First Lady Michelle Obama delivered her speech on the first night of the DNC. The speech, well received by most, trumpeted America's greatness now as opposed to the future. The Morning Joe panel discusses. (MSNBC)

On the set of her clothing line debut, Serena Williams talks about the most romantic thing a guy has ever done for her, that time she tried body bowling, and the one sport she's actually bad at. (Vogue)